# FlightDeck EFB vs Pilot Assistant

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FlightDeck EFB at 28 against Pilot Assistant's 1. FlightDeck EFB also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). Pilot Assistant's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FlightDeck EFB against 5.0 for Pilot Assistant. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlightDeck EFB has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FlightDeck EFB ships an update every 2 months, Pilot Assistant every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightDeck EFB | Pilot Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightdeck-efb/id1592153352/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-assistant/id6465624414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 97.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GNK Softworks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548276516) | [Roman Maslov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656257160) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightDeck EFB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightdeck-efb/id1592153352)

This app digitizes the pilot's kneeboard, offering digital checklists, simple flight logging, and an intuitive notepad. It also provides a traffic screen for enhanced situational awareness when used with compatible receivers.

**Highlights:** Digital checklists, Customizable checklist templates, Simple flight logging, Intuitive notepad, Apple Pencil support, Traffic screen with GDL90 receivers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pilot Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-assistant/id6465624414)

This app helps flight simulator enthusiasts by providing tools for managing flight files, navigating with airport maps and saved routes, and using a compass for emergency planning. It's designed to assist pilots during training and improve their emergency response skills.

**Highlights:** Save important flight files and checklists, World airport map with route creation, Save and mark important radio frequencies, Compass with markers for emergency planning, Create and save custom flight routes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlightDeck EFB free?

FlightDeck EFB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pilot Assistant free?

Pilot Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FlightDeck EFB or Pilot Assistant?

Pilot Assistant is rated higher. FlightDeck EFB averages 4.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Pilot Assistant averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FlightDeck EFB or Pilot Assistant have ads?

Neither FlightDeck EFB nor Pilot Assistant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlightDeck EFB or Pilot Assistant?

FlightDeck EFB ships an update every 2 months, and Pilot Assistant every 3 months. Most recently, FlightDeck EFB was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pilot Assistant on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*